Some fun with the Baryonyx and Oberst machetes.

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Heat treatment was done to about 54 RC, which is within the range that Condor does their 1075 machetes to (52-54).

The edge is done in a thin convex with an effective edge angle of probably around 30 to 35 degrees inclusive.

The finish is just the basic stock finish of the steel from the factory, hand sanded with 220 grit sandpaper to remove HT scale and a quick once-over with 400 grit to return a nice medium shine to it. A production version of the Baryonyx would have Condor's standard black epoxy coat. The Oberst would have their new hammered "classic" finish, wood scales, and a brown leather sheath. A possible "tactical" version of the Oberst would be in 420HC with their UltraBlac2 surface treatment, micarta scales, triple fullering, and black sheath.

In its wooden/hammered variation the Oberst would make a fine hunting sword.
 
What is the MSRP of these beasts? Street Price? What about the Poly hafted model? Is CTK currently making these bad boys????? If so Ive missed them.
 
This thread is nearly two years old. The project is in its final stages now, however. Condor was going to pick up the Baryonyx for their 2013 line to replace the Beaver Tail machete but backed out on it, and a few designs by their lead designer Joe Flowers, after deciding to reduce the number of models they were releasing this year so they could focus on improving their quality control and production turnaround time. It's now going to be produced for my shop as a private label contracted item and the green polypropylene handled version in 2.2mm stock will be released soon with a projected price point of less than $80, possibly as low as $60, but we're just getting the blade stamp done before a freight quote will be provided for the first run. I won't know the final pricing until I know the freight, but I should know that fairly soon. There's the possibility for it to be picked up by Condor as a full-blown production item in future, though that remains to be seen. After the Baryonyx Machete is squared away I'll be working towards contracting a run of Obersts in tapered stock with walnut handles, providing they're able and willing to take on the job.
 
When I ping Condor, do they know you as Baryonyx? Or how should I let them know what prototype I'm referring to?
 
They're quite familiar with my shop and the Baryonyx Machete--after all, they're working with me on it right now. ;)

As this is quite an old thread now I'm going to lock it to prevent any confusion with its resurrection. :)
 
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